Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
About The Position
The United States Space Force Directorate of Civilian Policy and Programs (S1C) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Classification), classified as NH-0201-03 and equivalent to GS-12/13. The specialist serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping structure organizations to support the mission in a collaborative environment. The position applies federal classification expertise and knowledge of classification standards, laws, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines across GS, FWS, DCIPS, Lab Demo, and AcqDemo frameworks to produce accurate, defensible, and consistent classification decisions. The specialist provides technical advice to management and resolves complex organizational design and position-management problems. The role includes recommending options for reorganizations, realignments, and career-ladder development, auditing positions, interpreting OPM standards where direct precedents may not exist, and partnering with senior leaders to improve organizational design and support mission success.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
- Knowledge of federal HR programs, position classification, position management, personnel-management laws and regulations, and related personnel disciplines.
- Knowledge of agency, management, and installation objectives, missions, operating programs, and their implications for personnel-management programs and organizations.
- Knowledge of fact-finding, analysis, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, diagnosis, and complex problem resolution.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers.
- Ability to use automated systems for personnel actions, data changes and retrieval, reports and queries, email, and basic word processing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and coordinate activities to resolve problems cooperatively.
- The 0201 series has no individual occupational requirement that must be met; the posting refers applicants to experience-level requirements for Administrative and Management Positions.
- Depending on the position type, must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for TDY assignments.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Responsibilities
- Apply federal classification standards, laws, and OPM guidelines across GS, FWS, DCIPS, Lab Demo, and AcqDemo frameworks.
- Provide technical advice to management on classification, organizational design, and position management.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex position-classification and organizational problems.
- Recommend alternatives for reorganizations, realignments, and career-ladder development.
- Audit positions and interpret OPM standards, including where direct precedents do not exist.
- Analyze organizational and operational practices and problems, develop action plans, and provide HR recommendations and solutions.
- Develop and deliver briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers.
- Use automated systems to process personnel actions, change and retrieve data, create reports and queries, use email, and perform basic word processing.
- Maintain effective relationships and coordinate with management officials, coworkers, and others.
- Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
- Travel on temporary duty assignments as required; approximately 15 days per year is indicated.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
- Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who have a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
